United KingdomWalesBeacons Down

Beacons Down

Mountain in Wales · 101 m

101 m
Elevation
32 m
Prominence
1.8 km
Hike length one way
51.4668, -3.6034
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Beacons Down

1.8 km
one way
48 m
of ascent
53 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

63 m1.8 km · 101 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · north of the peak
1.8 km on foot · ↑ 48 m · about 53 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 2.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 2.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Beacons Down?

Beacons Down is 101 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 32 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Beacons Down?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.8 km one way with 48 m of ascent. Expect around 53 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Beacons Down?

The nearest parking is the parking area north of the peak — 1.8 km on foot · ↑ 48 m · about 53 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 2.2 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Beacons Down in Conquer?

Yes — Beacons Down is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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